The Nikkei Average closed at ¥66,216.79, up ¥890.37 from the previous day, gaining 1.36% on the day. The TOPIX closed at 4,059.73 pt, up 47.42 pt from the previous day.
The Nikkei Average closed at ¥66,216.79, up ¥890.37 from the previous day, with the closing price higher than the previous day.
The TOPIX rose 47.42 pt to 4,059.73 pt, and the overall stock market also remained firm.
This was reported as breaking news as of 20 August (Thursday), 15:31.